David Bowie – The Next Day (Bass Tab)
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Album: The Next Day (2013)
Bassist: Gail Ann Dorsey
I didn't note all of the staccato notes because most of the song is played with that technique, so take
a good listen.
Tabbed by Leo Chiurco
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| ~ Let ring
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| . Staccato
| h Hammer-on
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